Driving Line VOLUME IV ISSUE 4 | FALL 2018 | Page 22

CHEVY TOUCHES
You might have noticed some of the body pieces
resemble other classic trucks. That’s because Humberto put
a custom twist on the Dodge body by incorporating a pair
of Chevy C10 bumpers, C30 dually fenders and a classic
Chevy ribbed roof skin. Even the paint is from Chrysler
SRT vehicles, with a Bright White base and Granite Gray
accent. This hybrid Dodge/Chevy body makes this truck
truly one-of-a-kind, and the execution is so seamless that
you’d likely say they belong on the truck to begin with.
The final push for Gennie’s debut later that year at
the Lone Star Throwdown put Humberto into high gear,
but he was able to pull it off and made it to the show for its
unveiling. Humberto has many people to thank for helping
make this project a rolling show-stopper. He owes much
to his family, especially his father for always being willing
to lend a hand, and his wife for supporting him through
the long nights and endless hours required for a build of
this magnitude. In addition to his family, Humberto would
like to mention the following local businesses for their
help with the build: West Texas Auto Colors, Lubbock Bolt
Bin, Farmers Hose Supply, Benitez Mobile Truck Repair,
Elite Media Blasting, Seminole Diesel Service and Mario’s
Trim Shop. We know all too well the amount of work and
dedication it takes to create something truly unique and
inspiring, but in Humberto’s eyes, being able to cruise
around with his family and share his passion with them in
the truck makes it all worth it.
OWNER: Humberto Ortiz/Vulcan Specialties
HOMETOWN: Lubbock, Texas
VEHICLE: ’80s Dodge D350 Dually
ENGINE: Cummins 12-valve turbodiesel
DRIVETRAIN: Cummins NV5600 six-speed manual transmission
SUSPENSION: The front is custom-built by Vulcan Specialties
with factory spindles; the rear suspension is an
extra-long four-link system on airbags; the frame
is heavily modified and reinforced
EXTERIOR:
All sheetmetal reworked by Humberto Ortiz and
customized with Chevy C10 bumpers, C30 dually
fenders and a Chevrolet ribbed roof skin; painted
in Chrysler Bright White base and Granite Gray
accent
INTERIOR: Replicate leather by Mario’s Trim Shop
WHEELS: American Force 22-inch, in chrome
TIRES: Nitto NT420S; 265/40R22 front, 285/40R22 rear
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